Library

VELS Medical College & Hospital's Central Library boasts an expansiveinfrastructure spanning 10760 sq.ft., designed to accommodate up to 350 readersconcurrently. The library is well-provisioned with 4892 books, encompassing thelatest editions of recommended textbooks and reference materials from bothIndian and international sources.

Apart from the Central Library, each department features its own dedicated librarystocked with essential textbooks and reference materials.

Books Periodicals Titles 1201
Volumes 4892
National 24
Online E-Journals 3158
E-Books 917
Others Audio/Videos 150
Computers 40
  • All faculty members and students must wear their ID cards inside the library.
  • Adherence to the institute's dress code is mandatory when visiting the library.
  • Attendance, including name and signature, is required to be recorded in the register upon entry and exit.
  • Personal items, including bags, handbags, mobile phones, and audio instruments, are not allowed inside the library. The library is not liable for any loss or damage.
  • Refreshments are not allowed within the library premises.
  • Silence must be maintained, and discussions are not permitted within the library.
  • Maintenance of cleanliness is paramount, and waste should be disposed of in the provided dustbins.
  • Careful handling of all library materials is expected, activities such as writing, scribbling, marking, and cutting strictly prohibited.
  • Defective books or bound volumes should be promptly reported to the librarian.
  • Upon leaving the library, books should be placed on the reading table.
  • Books or materials taken from the library must be shown to the staff at the entrance counter.
  • New arrivals will be communicated to all members through group mail/SMS.
  • Multiple book and journal borrowing at once is not permitted.
  • Borrowing limit is five books for fifteen days, with the option to renew for an additional two weeks.
  • Book transactions occur between 8:30 am and 8 pm on working days, with no transactions on Sundays and holidays.
  • Fines for damages, including scribbling, spots, etc., shall be levied.
  • Librarians reserve the right to recall books and refuse issuance to rule violators.
  • Violation of library rules may result in the withdrawal of library privileges.